Samsung SL820 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung SL820 versus Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL820 was unveiled 8 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL820 matches up versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL820 versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL820 and the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SL820 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.